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7 essential rules for umbrella etiquette every man should follow

There's an etiquette associated with the accessory that has been forgotten.

Though many men have now switched to the flimsy, collapsible, disposable umbrella, there was a time when a sturdy, pricey umbrella was as much of a gentleman's status symbol as Gucci loafers.

So spring, the rainiest season of the year in much of the US, is the perfect time for a reminder.

As Angus Kidman of Lifehacker Australia reminds us, umbrellas expand our personal space and the room we take up on the sidewalk. Most of umbrella etiquette revolves around this fact.

But there's more to it than that.

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  • Be mindful of placing your wet umbrella on seats and definitely don't shake it out indoors or on public transportation.
  • Napier-Fitzpatrick says,
  • "Don't tuck it horizontally with the ends sticking out ready to stab someone."
  • Above all, remember that an umbrella is a similar shape to a weapon and should be held with its point down as much as possible.

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